Definition of clamshell
1 : the shell of a clam
2a : a bucket or grapple (as on a dredge) having two hinged jawsb : an excavating machine having a clamshellc : either of a pair of doors (as in an airplane tail) that open out and away from each otherd : a hinged container, case, or cover that opens like the shell of a clam
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Microsoft's first clamshell laptop is in many ways a clone of Apple's slim MacBooks, except there’s a fabric lining you’ll either love or hate.
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The Surface Laptop sports a tapered clamshell design, slightly wider at the back than the front, with a 13.5-inch, 2256×1504 screen secured with a sturdy hinge.
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The park also has 51 private cabanas that come with concierge service ($160 to $550 a day, depending on size, location and season) and pairs of reservable beach chairs ($30 to $70) that come with waiter service and clamshell shades.
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Dell XPS 13 2-in-1: The standard Dell XPS 13 clamshell laptop has always been popular with consumers and businesses.
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The Surface Laptop’s clamshell design adds another form factor to Microsoft’s premium line of Surface products, all of which boast beautiful displays and unique features.
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Microsoft's new Surface Laptop -- a conventional clamshell -- is aimed at Google’s education-centric Chromebook and a longstanding student favorite, the MacBook.
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The new device is Microsoft’s first classic clamshell laptop, whereas previous versions converted from a tablet to a notebook.
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The new device is Microsoft's first classic clamshell laptop, whereas previous versions converted from a tablet to a notebook.
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First Known Use of clamshell
circa 1520
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